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"jats:p" Liner shipping is the most efficient mode of transport for goods. International liner shipping is a sophisticated network of regularly scheduled services that transports goods from anywhere in the world to anywhere in the world at low cost and with greater energy efficiency [...]

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Sierteeltgewassen zijn bederfelijke producten, gevoelig voor temperatuur, vocht en lange(re) donkerperiodes. Niet adequate conditionering zal mogelijk tot meer uitval leiden en zou de introductie van deze nieuwe, duurzame transportoptie in de weg kunnen staan. Wageningen UR Food & [...]

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Multimodal transport systems connect seaports to their hinterland and have potential economic, social and environmental advantages over road transport. However, currently this potential is realised only to a limited extent, and road transport still dominates the market. We have conducted [...]

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The refrigerated (‘reefer’) container market and cold logistics chains creates opportunities as well as challenges for seaports. This high-value market grows rapidly, but places stringent demands on seaports’ logistics processes, infrastructure, and energy provision. This study [...]

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Central European inland waterways are presently utilized way below their theoretical carrying capacity. The economic situation of companies operating inland waterway fleets is, amongst other factors, characterized by an over aged fleet, eroding profit margins, a high dependency on [...]